Melanie Lazar 480-***-****
Relocating May *nd to: 610 E. Union, #463, Pasadena, CA 91101
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Professional Summary
Motivated project coordinator/manager with 5 years experience managing
construction and creative projects from design development to fabrication
and installation. Excellent problem-solver with ability to bring projects
in on-time and on-budget without sacrificing quality. Proven ability to
promote a positive work environment. Driven by new challenges and desire to
be successful in all endeavors.
Qualifications
Project planning and execution
Budget management
Vendor and Subcontractor Management
RFP/Proposal development
Quality control
Contract negotiation
Computer skills
Mac and PC Platform
MS Office
MS Project
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
QuarkXPress
Employment History
Exhibit Development Manager, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix AZ, 10/2007-
Present
Manage the development and construction of permanent exhibits.
Lead and manage the development of vehicular and pedestrian directional
signage.
Prepare and oversee project budgets and schedules.
Develop and manage fabrication and installation of project signage,
collateral and graphics.
Manager of Temporary Exhibitions, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ,
10/2006-09/2007
Manage the development and planning of seasonal displays and temporary
exhibitions.
Prepare and oversee project budgets and schedules.
Oversee sign and collateral development, fabrication and installation.
Exhibition Coordinator, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix AZ, 03/2005-
09/2006
Coordinate the planning and installation of seasonal displays and
exhibitions.
Maintain project budgets and schedules.
Manage sign and collateral development, fabrication and installation.
Gallery Assistant, g2 Gallery, Scottsdale AZ, 05/2004-03/2005
Provide excellent customer service and assist with art sales.
Plan and install temporary exhibitions.
Education
Museum Studies, BS Arizona State University 2001-2004, Cum Laude
Graphic Design, AAS North Idaho Community College 1997-2000